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resumecpr

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  1. Can I do this to help me insert a Foley?

    resumecpr replied to allthesmallthings's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not. Try putting the bed in trendelenburg and enlist in the help of other staff to help hold legs. The meatus looks like a winking eye fyi. And if you're able to spread the labia apart,...

  2. Only a nurse would say......

    resumecpr replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yay! He finally

  3. Only a nurse would say......

    resumecpr replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    Or it could have been a meth

  4. Needlestick

    resumecpr replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember your original post. I'm still not sure why there was a needle involved. Firstly, the balloon from a foley is filled with sterile water or normal saline - it normally does not even touch...

  5. First Aid

    resumecpr replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    In hospital: Nope. That's what the ER is for! Just CPR for every single employee..no matter if you have direct patient care or

  6. Panicked!!! HIV/AIDS, HepB, HepC risk?

    resumecpr replied to rntobeme's topic in General Nursing

    I am more at risk for eating Hepatitis from a McDonald's dining table. Please calm yourself, think realistically, and you may want to consider some Xanax or talking to a profesional about your...

  7. 10 things to never say to a nurse

    resumecpr replied to lolalolacherrycola's topic in Nursing Humor

    From the family of an 850 pound patient: "I can't believe he has gained 2 pounds since he got here! If he gains any more weight, we're going to sue!' True story...this from the patient's sister who...

  8. Ritalin at work

    resumecpr replied to Spika RN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought a prescription was like a note. It's shady, what your work is making you do, but just do it and get it over with. As long as this med does not effect your work, then you have nothing to...

  9. I Quit!! What do I say?

    resumecpr replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I had to write a letter of resignation a few months ago. I worked at that hosptial for almost 5 years. I wrote about all the great education experiences, how great the staff was, and how I was proud...

  10. Couple both working shift work?

    resumecpr replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals have "self-scheduling", where you can work whatever days you like within the week, as long as you make your hours. Usually, the only other requirement is at least 3 weekend shifts in a...

  11. "Good for nothing student"

    resumecpr replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    You are AWESOME! Won't it be funny when you're the one taking excellent care of these mean nurses! I precept a lot of new grads and at times, yes it is frustrating because many things are timed, but...

  12. Needing a Change...

    resumecpr posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to vent. I need advice. I need support. I have recently relocated across the country to a new job in a 40 bed cardiac ICU. I had 9 days of orientation to learn the ins and outs and was good to...

  13. How to stay calm during traumas?

    resumecpr replied to New.RN's topic in International Nursing

    Most hospitals have trauma protocols to follow. Perhaps you could create a few of your own to follow, using a systematic approach. For example: Neurological...

  14. Errors that you caught...

    resumecpr replied to sabrina_RPN's topic in Patient Medications

    Hmmmm. I'm not sure if it was disclosed to the family or not. I do know there was an incident report filled out and the nurse lost her

  15. Is turning to supine considered a turn?

    resumecpr replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    Why don't you turn a patient to their lateral side when they are vented? I do it all the time if they're hemodynamically stable. It helps with pulmonary toileting, and I've seen a huge improvement...

  16. How do you keep awake on a slow night shift?

    resumecpr replied to TylerDurdenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our ICU is 1/16 of a mile on either side, so sometimes when I'm super bored, I will toss a roll of tape down the hall and see how far it gets. I liked reading your post. It made me laugh out loud...

  17. Abusive patient

    resumecpr replied to Guest296136's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SC patients who are in crisis can require a lot of pain meds just to take the edge off. And since this particular patient is frequently in crisis, his/her tolerance to meds is probably extremely...

  18. TPN and vitamin injection port

    resumecpr replied to ougreene's topic in General Nursing

    The port used to spike is an "exit only.' in my expereince. I would only inject meds into an injection port...that's what it's there for! I would definitely check with your pharmacist and hospital...

  19. Adenosine vs. Cardizem in tachy med/surg pt.

    resumecpr replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oops! I think I just gave the opposite answer to the post! Well, enjoy the tidbit of info

  20. Adenosine vs. Cardizem in tachy med/surg pt.

    resumecpr replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Adenosine is contraindicated for WPW (Wolf-Parkinson-White) syndrome which is noted by the "J" slope on the R wave in a tachycardia >150. Cardiazem is the next drug of choice. I'm assuming the MD...

  21. What color

    resumecpr replied to vianna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Fluorescent

  22. Fetal ultrasound findings information

    resumecpr replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest a second opinion with a new OB..preferably one with good bedside manner. I think you can google that, and find reviews on docs

  23. Incompetent or disabled is there a differnce

    resumecpr replied to kahlua66's topic in General Nursing

    If she is incompetent, then a witness should be completing an incident report each and every time. Sooner or later when they add up, management should take notice and dismiss her. If you feel she is a...

  24. Plan to become nurse practitioner any advice

    resumecpr replied to Curious88's topic in General Nursing

    I am nurse, hear me ROAR!!! I like wiping butts. I also like saving lives. I do it every shift. Most docs don't even know how to do CPR or have a clue about the ACLS algorithyms. If saving lives...

  25. Maternal loss due to DIC

    resumecpr replied to SchiwartRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not sure what to think about the above...... Either way. I applaud the OP for her efforts and the courage to talk about her